Power Switch; Bin Full System - Fellowes Powershred Series Technical & Service Manual

Power Switch

The main power switch is located on the back of the cabinet next to the power cord
receptacle. The switch is held in place by tabs that snap into an opening on the cabinet.
To replace the main power switch:
1. Disconnect the 2 wires from the power cord and the 2 wires that connect to the main
PC board. Note the color and location of each wire.
2. Push the switch out through the opening in the cabinet. (This is done from inside the
cabinet. Switch should be pushed out.)
3. Install a new switch in the opening.
4. Reconnect the power cord and PC board wires.
CAUTION! To prevent electrical shock, make sure the shredder is disconnected from the
power source before performing any electrical repairs.
225i Bin Full System
A Snap Action Switch activated by a mechanical flap monitors the contents of the waste bin.
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The motor will stop when the sensor determines that the waste bin is full, and the
shredder will not operate until the waste bin is emptied.
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The bin full icon on the indicator panel will illuminate advising bin to be emptied.
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The bin full flap is located behind the cutting head, left side of the cabinet shelf.
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A wire harness connects this switch to the control panel PC board on the housing
cover.
Bin Full Switch w/Flap Assembly
To replace the bin full switch w/flap assembly:
1. Unplug the switch's wire harness from the Main PC board. (see wiring diagram)
2. Remove the 4 screws that hold the bin full switch assembly to the cabinet shelf.
(These screws will need to be removed from inside the cabinet, behind the cutting
block)
3. Lift the old switch assembly out of the cabinet.
4. Install the new bin full switch assembly.
5. Plug the new switch's wire harness into the Main PC board. Replace the housing
cover (see wiring diagrams).